Love for MORE S-T-U-F-F can Snare us, Too!!

In 1900, if a father put a roof over his family’s head, he was a suc­cess. Today, it takes a roof, deck, pool, and 4-car garage. And that’s just the vacation home.

In 1900, a father waited for the doctor to tell him when the baby arrived. Today, a father must wear a smock, know how to breathe, and make sure film is in the video camera.

In 1900, fathers passed on clothing to their sons. Today, kids wouldn’t touch Dad’s clothes if they were sliding naked down an ici­cle.

In 1900, fathers could count on children to join the family busi­ness. Today, fathers pray their kids will soon come home from col­lege long enough to teach them how to work the computer and set the VCR.

In 1900, a father came home from work to find his wife and chil­dren at the supper table. Today, a father comes home to a note: “Jimmy’s at baseball, Cindy’s at gymnastics, I’m at gym, Pizza in fridge.”

In 1900, fathers and sons would have heart-to-heart conversations while fishing in a stream. Today, fathers pluck the headphones off their sons’ ears and shout, “WHEN YOU HAVE A MINUTE…!”

In 1900, a father gave a pencil box for Christmas, and the kid was all smiles. Today, a father spends $800 at Toys ‘R’ Us, and the kid screams: “I wanted Sega!”